Testbed Setup
| EVGA 790i FTW Overclocking / Benchmark Testbed | |
| Processors | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 (Quad-core, 3.0GHz, 2x6MB cache, 9x Multiplier, 1333FSB) Intel Core 2 E8500 (Dual-core, 3.16GHz, 6MB cache, 9.5x Multiplier, 1333FSB) |
| CPU Voltage | Various |
| Cooling | Dtek Fuzion CPU cooler, 2 x PA120.2 Radiators, 3X Noctua NF-P12 120MM fans, DDC Ultra with Petra top. Dual Cascade cooling 2x1.5HP rotary comrpessors |
| Power Supply | PCP1200W |
| Memory | Corsair XMS3-2133 2x1GB (ver 4.1), Corsair XMS3-1600 2x2GB (ver 4.1). OCZ Platinum 1800 2X1GB (Early release) |
| Memory Settings | Various |
| Video Cards | ASUS 8800 GTS 512MB + EVGA & Foxconn GTX 280 |
| Video Drivers | Nvidia 169.28 & 180.43 (Beta) |
| Hard Drive | Western Digital 7200RPM 250GB SATA 3/Gbps 16MB Buffer |
| Optical Drives | Plextor PX-B900A, Toshiba SD-H802A |
| Case | Open Test Bed - Dimastech Benching Station, Lian-Li V2110 |
| BIOS | OC Test 2 & SZ15 |
| Operating System | Vista 64-bit |
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Both high-resolution 1920x1200 and 1280x1024 resolution game benchmarks were run to find performance benefits for gamers, should such advancements through BIOS tweaking exist. We utilize new drive images on each board in order to minimize any potential driver conflicts. We run each benchmark five times, throw out the two low and high scores, and report the remaining score.
Reviews of several 790i, P45, and X48 boards have allowed us to compile benchmark results for comparative purposes. Some of these boards are no longer in the test labs, so we resorted to using older graphics drivers to give us the chance to look at single card results from four different chipsets running either DDR3 or DDR2 memory. It's no surprise that things will be close, as most of us already know that memory bandwidth and speed typically only makes a 1-3% difference between DDR2 and DDR3 boards.
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cesthree - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - link
EDIT:"No FSB holes, no data corruption at STOCK SPEEDS, no unexplainable SLI anomalies like graphic corruption or freeze-ups in games or while watching videos."
Because I don't have to deal with the underdeveloped SLI crap anymore!!
"EVGA is brave. They'll probably have to install new servers and hire another 100 techs to answer the 1000 pages of threads with the title "FREEZEING UP AT STOCK SPEEDS, HELPXOR M3!!!" or "WILL WE EVER GET AN ANSWER FROM YOU EVGA?""
That is, if they can get their techs out of the break room!
Bozo Galora - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - link
Where the hell is info on PCP 1200W PSU avail?Cant find it with google
abzillah - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - link
Why aren't the graphs the same color? Why is the EVGA green in one bar graph and orange in another? How hard is it to keep the bar graph colors consistent?McFlu - Thursday, January 1, 2009 - link
they do stay the same color, theyre just in different orders along the side. you should read a bit better.Rajinder Gill - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - link
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